The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea, Wegener's Granulomatosis (GPA), neck disability, and osteoarthritis of multiple parts due to insufficient examination reports.,The Veteran is currently service connected for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.
The deciding factor: The Board found the evidence against a direct service connection for sleep apnea. The examiner noted that the Veteran's BMI was 25 upon discharge, which did not meet the risk factors for sleep apnea (increasing age and obesity).,For Wegener's Granulomatosis (GPA), the Board required an examination by an ENT or other appropriate specialist to address the nature and etiology of the condition. The examiner noted that the Veteran used ibuprofen for treatment of her knee in years following service, which should be considered.,The Board also remanded the claims for neck disability and osteoarthritis of multiple parts due to inadequate examination reports. The examiners were instructed to consider the Veteran's self-report about using ibuprofen for treatment of her knee.
- Claimed conditions
- Sleep Apnea, Wegener's Granulomatosis (GPA), Neck Disability, Osteoarthritis of Multiple Parts
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2021
- Citation
- 21077285
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What this means for you
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